German courses in Salzburg Austria

Language school in Salzburg

The language school in Salzburg was established in 1990. The school building is located in the city centre of the World Heritage city of Salzburg. All teachers are native speakers. Active speaking encouraged from the first lesson in form of question and answer games, discussions, role plays. Gesture and facial expression exercises as well as the effective use of media advance the improvement of the language knowledge ready-to-use. Written exercises and authentic materials (videos, CDs) help to develop and use the newly acquired language skills. Regular tests reveal difficulties and misunderstandings and give the opportunity to recognize and clarify them early. German courses in Salzburg are communicative, effective, and open for your special interests and wishes. Qualified and experienced teachers, very small groups, and a pleasant learning atmosphere guarantee you optimal learning results.

The language school in Salzburg is an officially recognized training centre for the telc-exams (The European Language Certificates). It is possible to make exams in 5 different levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference: A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1. Dates of exams on request.

German language courses in Salzburg

In the language school in Salzburg it is possible to choose between intensive courses and private lessons. The intensive courses are courses for groups with 15 or 25 lessons (lesson=45 minutes) per week. The small groups consist of 4-8 participants and are offered in up to 6 different course levels. It is also possible to combine different courses. All courses are offered during the whole year. The focus areas of the courses – depending on the course level – are as follows:

buildup and development of communicative abilities

improvement of the oral and written expressiveness

development of the listening and reading comprehension

grammar

improvement of pronounciation

regional and culture studies

Course levels

The language school in Salzburg offers all course levels: starting with a total beginner course and ending with the perfection level. The level indications of all our courses (A1 to C1) are consistent with the European frame of reference. This way, after the level test homogeneous learn groups can be built so that nobody gets bored or feels overchallenged. The written level test takes place before the arrival. On the first day of the course you can also participate in an additional oral level test if needed. We are going to discuss the results with you. In general, it is possible to change the course later. If required, intermediate groups can be built. Course levels and duration:

German A1 = 6 weeks

German A2 = 6 weeks

German B1 = 10 weeks

German B2 = 10-12 weeks

German C1 = 10-12 weeks

The lessons were fun and very relevant for the needs of day to day life. In fact I enjoyed it so much that after the initial 4 week course I booked a further two week course. I am now able to speak a fairly good German and can handle a conversation. My advice to anyone deciding to come to Salzburg is to be prepared to stay longer than what is originally planned, since you won’t want to leave.

Isabelle / Spanien

Salzburg

Salzburg is located in the heart of Europe and is easily reachable by all means of transport. The city offers a diversity which can be compared to a very few other cities in the world. The city is known around the world as a centre of art and culture and has much more to offer than just the summer and Easter festival, Whitsun concerts, theatre productions, and museum exhibitions. Whether you love arts, music, delicious food, or parties, or if you are just looking for some rest and relaxation, you will simply love Salzburg, the city of variety. You can stroll leisurely through the narrow streets and alleys of this baroque city. Countless stores invite you to do some shopping. And from the terraces of the world-famous coffee-houses you can enjoy the view of beautiful architecture in the historical city centre with a delicious piece of cake.

Accommodation & Arrival

Arrival: Sunday before the course starts
Departure: Saturday after the end of the course

Arrival: Sunday before the course starts
Departure: Saturday after the end of the course

Host families: You live together with your host family in their home. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren, or older people whose grown-up children have already left home. As a guest in a family our students have the best chances to practise the German language in their free time. To guarantee this, there are never two persons of the same mother tongue in the same family (unless expressly requested by partners/friends).

Youth hostels and guest-houses offer a cost-effective and sociable gathering of the young and the young at heart. The houses normally have a recreation room with TV, dining rooms, and sometimes the possibility to use a kitchen as well as various sport and leisure facilities. They are easily reachable by public transportation.